Public forum on local government
A public forum aimed at explaining how local government operates will be held Saturday, April 18, at the Bluffton Library.
The program, titled Behind the Decisions: How Local Government Works, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and is free to attend.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area, the event will feature a panel of local elected officials, including Hilton Head Town Council member Steve Alfred, Beaufort County Council Chair Alice Howard and Bluffton Town Council member Dan Wood.
The panel will focus on the role of town and county council members in overseeing budgets and managing the day-to-day functions of local government. Speakers are expected to discuss their reasons for seeking office, outline their responsibilities and explain how local governments coordinate with other agencies.
They will also address current and future projects affecting their communities.
Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
Attendence is free, but registration is required For more information and to register, visit my.lwv.org/south-carolina/hilton-head-island-bluffton-area.
